Mystery of Mrs Stanford Death Sparks Wide Police Net
The Stanford case widens as police surveil all associates and caretakers while awaiting autopsy and Honolulu report. Rumors place Ah Wing near arrest over strychnine, but officials deny arrests beyond ongoing investigations. Detectors guard Palo Alto and San Francisco suspects. will details loom from inquest and Mrs Stanford's will influence motives.
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San Francisco
Stanford
Albert Beverly
Elizabeth Richmond
Mia Berner
Honolulu
Honmelulu
Strike at Exposition Workers Walkout in Portland
About 600 union men employed on the Lewis and Clark buildings went on strike this morning over the use of non union workers and non union wages by contractors. They demand one and a half hours pay for one hour overtime, a move that comes as the project faces delays.
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Portland
Woodmen Reduce Fare for East Oregon Convention
The B N and N company cuts round trip fare to Heppner to one and a third for the East Oregon Woodmen convention on March. The event draws delegates from all counties east of the Cascades except Lake and Klamath. About 160 delegates expected to attend and elect head camp delegates for Los Angeles meeting on April 15. Eastern Oregon Woodmen push to bring Woodcraft headquarters to the city.
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Eastarm
Orion
Woodmen of the World
Heppner
BK. & N. Company
Oregon
Cascade
Lake and Klamath
Woodmen
Los Angeles
Wome of
Woodcraft
Indictment Sought Against Binger Hermann
A federal grand jury did not bring an indictment against Representative Binger Hermann of Oregon. The case involved alleged destruction of 26 letter press copy books and their contents on January 30 while he served as commissioner of the General Land Office. Secretary Hitchcock testified as a witness.
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Washington, Mareh
Federal Grand Jury
Hinger Hermann
Oreson
General Land Office
Hitchcock
Hermann
Stubborn Battle Around City of Mukden Recount
Sak He Tun Manchuria March 4 The Japanese attacked Putiloff Hill and faced repulse while stubborn fighting continued. Four divisions reached Swa Nipu west of Mukden but pressure from Russian reinforcements checked the advance. Russian losses run high with reports of 7000, as Japanese efforts to envelop the Russian left and center persist amid heavy siege gun fire. The port Arthur veterans join today’s fighting as Russian defense holds.
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Sak He Tun
Manchuria
Putiloff
Potiloff
Guatao Pass
Swa Nipu
Mukden
Nogi
Port Arthur
Giamintin
Tie Pass
Han River
Fyushan
Araba VYerlm Taken Amid Military Reinforcements
March report from Constantinope notes Araba VYerlm in Yomin province seized by hewn forces as government sends reinforcements to the area. The terse dispatch cites ongoing military activity and a rising security situation in the region.
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Constantinope
Araba Vyerlm
Yomin
Japanese advance reported amid heavy bombardment
Tokio dispatch says Kuroki reports Japanese forces push forward and gain Optives and Takasin with Russian forces, while a major bombardment of Wan Pao Ban is described as severe. The text notes 60 Husian guns rising and claims Japanese success near Wita San, as reported from Tokyo.
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Tokio
Kuroki
Czar Orders Review of Schemes for People’s Amelioration
St Petersburg, March 3. An ukase from the czar states a committee of ministers will study a report of schemes proposed to improve conditions for the people. The announcement signals official attention to social measures without detailing proposals.
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St. Petersburg
Czar
Power extends for another year for canal commission
Washington March 3 The Senate passed a resolution extending for one year the special powers granted to the president by the Spooner act to advance the construction of the Banat canal. If approved by the House the president may make changes deemed necessary for the canal commission.
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Spooner
Banat Canal
Canal Commission
Japan launches massive bombardment amid bold Russian resistance
Tokyo reports Oku describes a heavy coordinated assault employing six guns in field operations. Russian defenses remained largely silent as Japanese forces pressed a turning movement and sought to disrupt Russian lines, creating a tense combat scene with formidable firepower.
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Tokyo
Oku
Pesterdas
Japanese Army recaptures positions as battle rages
Tokио dispatch reports the mirei Marehi area sees ongoing combat with Japanese forces, while the United Front reclaims several strategic points lost in previous days as the battle persists.
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Tokio
Marehi
Mikden
Imperial manifesto urges calm during Russia's war with Japan
From St. Petersburg on March 3 an imperial manifesto in the Official Messenger calls for calm and loyalty to the present regime amid the Japan conflict. It condemns revolutionary leaders for attacking the orthodox church and state pillars, notes the shock of Sergius’s assassination, and appeals to right-minded Wilclastes to support the throne and preserve the existing order.
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St. Petersburg
Japan
Gubermey
Russia
Holy Orthodox Church
Sergius
Wil
Strikes Loom After Government Rejects Workers Demand
In St. Petersburg on March 3 the ultimate demand by workers for immediate reform was rejected by the government. The move signals that a general strike now seems inevitable, signaling mounting labor unrest and potential nationwide impact.
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St. Petersburg
Russian Depeat Signals Fierce Manchurian Fighting
Reports from Manchuria indicate intensified fighting of a desperate character. Although not officially admitted, observers recall a certain that Kuroparkin is involved, with St Petersboro noting March 3 as the date of the dispatch.
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St Petersboro
Manchuria
Kuroparkin
Transfer of General Funston to Pacific division announced
Washington March 3 The War Department by direction of the president orders General Funston transferred from the Department of the Lakes to the Department of California. The move takes effect March 31 and he will temporarily command the Pacific division from April 4 to succeed General Moore, who retires.
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General Briston
Department of the Lakes
California
Gener
Washington
War Department
Hae
Funston
Department of California
Pacific
Moore
Uros
Revolt In Warsaw Sparks Heavy Rioting In Suburbs
An imperial manifesto provoked a revolutionary outburst as rioters seized factories in the city outskirts, forcing workers to quit and destroying the works. Cossacks charged the mob and casualties were reported as heavy.
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Berlin
Warsaw
President nominates Newsom for Sacramento money office
Washington March 3 The president sent to the senate the nomination of William A Newsom of California to be receiver of public moneys at Sacramento.
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Moone
Sianehiul
Sie. UM
Washington
Senate
Wiii A. Newsom
California
Sacramento
President appoints Colonel James Rogers consul general
Washington reports the president has decided to appoint Colonel James Rogers of Columbus Ohio as consul general to Shanghai.
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Washington
James Rogers
Columbus
Ohio
Shanghai
Husband Seeks Divorce in Oklahoma Territory Case
Marshall C. Rose files divorce suit against Ada M. Rose citing cruel treatment and illness from marital life since their 1901 marriage in the county. They have one child and are tied to Indian Territory. Also noted is a discussion of prohibition and Telegrams to Delegate Bird S. McGuire estimating Oklahoma property values at about 11 billion dollars amid speculation on statehood.
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Marshall C. Rose
Ada M. Rose
Peter West
Indian Territory
Senate
Bird S. McGuire
Congress
Oklahoma
McGuire
Wheat futures close mixed with modest declines
Chicago market reports May wheat closing at 1.1545 and July wheat slipping from 99 to 96. Corn and oats dipped with oats at 31. Liverpool bids show May wheat at 6s 114d.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Oklahoma Statehood Echoes in Washington Views
A Washington dispatch reports Oklahoma voters are earnest about statehood yet wary of federal restrictions. The piece notes strong local sentiment toward joining the union, with Oklahomans debating the terms and limits that should accompany admission.
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Oregon Daily Journal
Washington, D. C
King Edward Cancels Mediterranean Tour Plans
Birmingham march three The Post reports King Edward has cancelled all arrangements for his Mediterranean tour due to the possibility of a political crisis in England.
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Birmingham
Edward
Mediterranean
Obs of Three Monument Observation Cars Made for Oregon Lines
Three large observation cars with mahogany interiors and extensive plate glass will serve Oregon Washington routes this summer. Built at Pullman factory, 80 feet long, each car features a rear plate glass panel with a 10 foot platform for panoramic viewing. One car to run Portland The Dalles, another Pendleton Spokane, with plans for La Grande and Baker later in the season.
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Portland
Oregon
Washington
Pendleton
Southern Pacific
Pullman
Dalles
Spokane
Wheat Belt
Connell Man Buys Horses for Franklin County Farm Use
W H Albee of Connell Washington travels to Franklin County to buy work horses for farm use. He notes lower temperatures below zero this winter and reports reseeding efforts due to excessive winter moisture. He cites 82 acres of fine wheat near Connell and 640 acres held by William Lusk and Burt Hendrickson, who plan reseeding about 140 acres. The Hendricksons formerly lived near Warren station.
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W. H. Albee
Connell
Wash
Mr. Albee
Franklin County
Thomas Montgomery
William Lusk
Burt Hendrickson
Warren Station
Fire destroys six story building in Duane street
New York March 3 Fire this morning destroyed a six story building on Duane street occupied by the Merchants Rubber company and Osleshheimer Willowware company. Loss about 100000 dollars.
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New York
Duane Street
Merchants’ Rubber Company
Osleshheimer Willowware Company
F. J. Donaldson Buys F. W. Schmidt Drug Store
F. J. Donaldson purchased the F. W. Schmidt drug store from Joseph Hasler for about eleven thousand dollars in stock and fixtures, total value near fifteen thousand dollars. He takes charge this morning and will run the business personally, with clerks yet to be selected. Donaldson, well known in the community, is Caswell J. Matlock’s son in law and has prior drug trade experience locally.
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F. J. Donaldson
Caswell J. Matlock
British Columbia
T. (. Taylor
J. V. Tallman
Coutts to Locate in Pendleton as Lawyer
George W. Coutts of Cottonwood Idaho, visiting Pendleton, plans to return by April 1 and open a law office here. Former district attorney of Latah county, he has practiced in Cottonwood for years and lived in Kendrick. He has rented a dwelling on East Court Street and may move into an office on Main Street.
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San
Privaw
George W. Coutts
Cottonwood
Idaho
Pendleton
Coutts
Kendrick
Latah County
Coutes
Dose Turner
East Court Street
Main Street
Politicians Claiming to Fool Voters Reassess Image
A critical reflection notes that some leaders who think they deceive the public are merely deceiving themselves, underscoring a distrustful political climate and the consequences of misjudged rhetoric.
Beef Trust Report Sparks Light on Six Big Pack
Washington reports Commissioner Garfield’s bureau study on the beef trust details the six leading packers Armour Swift Morie National Packing Schwarzchild & Sulzberger and Cudahy slaughtered 45 percent of U S cattle in 1903. It notes small overall profit margins 2 percent or less in recent years and reveals high private car line profits 14 to 17 percent while competition remains widespread.
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Washington
Congress
Corporations
Garfield
House
Armour, Swift, Moriie
National Packing Co
Schwarzchild & Sulaberger
Cudahy
United States
Armour, Swift and Schwarzchild & Sulzberger
Swift
Postoffice Business Grows in February
Pendleton post office reports February business totals with receipts from wages and rents and expenses for salaries free delivery and incidental costs. The January balance shows a gain of 176 dollars, or about 20 percent over 1904, indicating growth.
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Iidaeklitande
Fia
Governors race dispute heard by assembly in Denver
Denver report says the general assembly in joint session is hearing arguments over the governorship dispute. A vote is expected Wednesday or sooner with the Republican majority split. Peabody’s removal seems unlikely while plans to void the office and seat Lieutenant Governor McDonald are considered but doubtful.
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Denver
General Assembly
Peabody
McDonald
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W. Tallman
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